Using BROVANA with Your Nebulizer

Using your nebulizer to take BROVANA® (arformoterol tartrate) Inhalation Solution1


NOTE:
BROVANA is used only in a standard jet nebulizer machine connected to an air compressor. Make sure you know how to use your nebulizer machine before you use it to breathe in BROVANA or other medicines. Do not mix BROVANA with other medicines in your nebulizer machine.

Do not swallow or inject BROVANA. BROVANA is for inhalation use only.


BROVANA comes in a sealed foil pouch. Do not open the sealed pouch until you are ready to use a dose of BROVANA. After opening the pouch, unused ready-to-use vials should be returned to, and stored in, the pouch. An opened ready-to-use vial should be used right away.

Directions for Using BROVANA


Directions for Use1

1. Open the foil pouch by tearing on the rough edge along the seam of the pouch. Remove a ready-to-use vial of BROVANA.
2. Carefully twist open the top of the ready-to-use vial and use it right away (Figure 1). 
Figure 1.
3. Squeeze all of the medicine from the ready-to-use vial into the nebulizer medicine cup (reservoir) (Figure 2).


Figure 2.
4. Connect the nebulizer reservoir to the mouthpiece (Figure 3) or face mask (Figure 4).
Figure 3.
 
Figure 4.
5. Connect the nebulizer to the compressor (Figure 5).
Figure 5.
6. Sit in a comfortable, upright position. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth (or put on the face mask) and turn on the compressor (Figure 6).
Figure 6.
7. Breathe as calmly, deeply, and evenly as possible until no more mist is formed in the nebulizer reservoir. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes for each treatment.

8. Clean the nebulizer (see manufacturer’s instructions).


This will become a part of your daily routine, so make it as comfortable as possible. Whichever location you choose, you must breathe as calmly, deeply, and evenly as possible until no more BROVANA mist is formed in the nebulizer. Most nebulizers take 5-10 minutes.1

Directions for storing BROVANA

Store BROVANA in a refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the protective foil pouch. BROVANA may be used directly from the refrigerator. BROVANA may also be store at room temperature 68°F to 77°F, (20°C to 25°C) for up to 6 weeks (42 days). If stored at room temperature, discard BROVANA if it is not used after 6 weeks or if past the expiration date, whichever is sooner. Space is provided on the packaging to record room temperature storing times. Protect from light and excessive heat.1


Do not use BROVANA after the expiration date provided on the foil pouch and ready-to-use vial. BROVANA should be colorless. Discard BROVANA if it is not colorless. Keep BROVANA and all medicines out of the reach of children.1

General Information about BROVANA

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes not mentioned in a Medication Guide. Do not use BROVANA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give BROVANA to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.1


This information summarizes the most important information about BROVANA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about BROVANA that was written for healthcare professionals.1


For customer service, call 1-888-394-7377.
To report side effects, call 1-877-737-7226.
For medical information, call 1-800-739-0565.

References:
1. Brovana Medication Guide. Marlborough, MA: Sepracor Inc.; 2006.

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